Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

by Two Peas on March 15, 2010

We went on a road trip to Idaho for the weekend. My grandpa is in the hospital so we drove up to Twin Falls to spend time with my grandpa. My dad drove out from Illinois-we were happy to see him. My grandpa is 95 and struggling with old age. He is a trooper and hanging in there.

We spent most of the weekend at the hospital with my grandpa and dad. We watched a lot of basketball-too bad Illinois lost in Double OT:( We really enjoyed talking to my grandpa and dad. It was fun listening to their stories and learning more about our family. Some of the stories I have heard many times, but they never get old. We had a lot of good laughs. My grandpa is still pretty sharp and witty.

I made a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies before we left on Friday, my dad LOVES raisins so I thought I would bring him a special treat. My dad loved them and so did my grandpa:) On Saturday, the Dr. told my grandpa he could start eating real food. My dad immediately offered him a cookie-my grandpa devoured it. I am glad I made chewy oatmeal raisin cookies-they were soft and easy for him to eat. The cookie lifted his spirits and helped him get his appetite back. After the cookie, he ate salmon, rice, and veggies for lunch.

My grandpa is doing much better. I am glad we were able to spend the weekend with him and my dad. I am lucky to have such wonderful men in my life. My grandpa and dad are great examples to us.

We hope to go back to Idaho later this month to check up on my grandpa. I promised him I would bring more cookies-he is already looking forward to them:)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a small bowl add the raisins and cover with water. Let them sit for five minutes. This will help plump them up.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth and creamy. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Blend until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins.

Spoon about a tablespoon of dough into a round ball, leaving space between each cookie. They will spread a little. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes. Take them out when they are golden at the edges but still a little under baked in the middle. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to cooling rack.

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101 Responses to “Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe”

Glad you got to spend time with your Dad & Grandpa and even more glad to hear Grandpa is doing better! Awesome that his first more solid food was one of your cookies They look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope your Monday treats you well

You should have stopped by my house and said hello! You all passed right by us! Maybe next time;). My brother and his wife live in Twin Falls, it’s a nice community. Im glad your Grandpa is doing OK..Im sure he felt much better after that yummy cookie! It’s so nice to spend time with our loved ones. Im sure he appreciated that visit more then you’ll ever know.

Maria, I am so happy to read that everyone got to enjoy your oatmeal cookies. That is so awesome that you were surrounded by so much love Isn’t it great that you could share yourself and the sweetness of these cookies!

So glad that your grandpa is doing better and you were able to spend time with your Dad. What a fun time. My grandma was that same way–only she always wanted her coffee whenever the doctors gave her the okay. And not hospital coffee–good stuff. Our grandparents are so important to us and don’t always understand how much of a role they play in our lives!

AW, your grandpa sounds like a sweetie! I bet it was wonderful hearing stories of the good ‘ol days. I know I never tire of it and am always ready to sit and chat. Hope your grandpa continues to improve.

That’s funny that we posted oatmeal cookies/bars on the same day. Last time it was pretzels. Great minds, Maria!
~ingrid

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